Treponemal Antibody Test (Syphilis)
Clinical Background:
This test is used to diagnose infection with Syphilis (Treponema pallidum). A positive test must be confirmed by a further panel of tests and supporting patient history. It is important in pregnanc...
This test is used to diagnose infection with Syphilis (Treponema pallidum). A positive test must be confirmed by a further panel of tests and supporting patient history. It is important in pregnancy because of the risks to the developing foetus.
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
Clotted blood - Gold SST
Clotted blood - Gold SST
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Clotted blood
Clotted blood
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Minimum Volume Adult:
5 ml
5 ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
1 ml
1 ml
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Special Requirement:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C. Date of symptom onset is required for interpretation of results.
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C. Date of symptom onset is required for interpretation of results.
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Sample Stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Stable for up to 24 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Standard
Standard
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Add On Test:
Possible up to 5 days
Possible up to 5 days
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Quality Assurance:
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
UK National External Quality Assurance Scheme (UKNEQAS)
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Interpretation:
Test may be negative up to 6 weeks from infection.Test may be negative up to 6 weeks from infection. -
Reference Ranges:
None availableNone available -
Factors Affecting Result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C